In Memoriam:
Attorney John S. May
Senior Partner (Retired)
John S. May served as a Senior Partner of the firm and dedicated nearly six decades to the practice of law, with a distinguished career focused on estate planning and the administration of decedents’ estates and trusts. Throughout his career, he was known for his thoughtful counsel, practical approach, and unwavering commitment to his clients and colleagues. Mr. May retired in August 2024, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, integrity, and service.
Areas of Practice
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Estate Planning
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1966
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania – J.D. – 1966
- Dartmouth College – B.A. – 1959
Honors and Awards
- Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Past Employment Positions
- Clerk for Hon. John L. Bowman, Orphans’ Court of Lancaster County, Law Clerk, 1968 – 1969
Professional Experience
Following his admission to the Pennsylvania bar, Mr. May served as a law clerk for the Honorable John L. Bowman of the Orphans’ Court of Lancaster County from 1968 to 1969. He later practiced law in Lancaster County for 58 years, earning the respect of clients and peers throughout the region.
